ARES Ares Management

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SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

Management Discussion & Analysis

• • Total revenues $5.60B, up 44% YoY (+$1.72B), driven by management fees +25% to $3.68B and carried interest surge to $1.15B from $390M
• • FRE $1.78B vs $1.36B; RI $1.85B vs $1.47B; no consolidated operating margin disclosed, but net income attributable to AMC $527M vs $464M (+14%)
• • Best segment: Credit Group FRE $1.82B (+16%); worst: Private Equity Group FRE $58M (-4%), RI $40M (-25%)
• • GCP Acquisition (March 2025) added $202.8M management fees, $157.2M other fees, $113.3M employment costs, and $179.4M G&A to Real Assets; no buyback or dividend figures disclosed beyond $101.3M Series B preferred dividends
• • AUM $622.5B (+29% YoY); $78.8B dry powder not yet fee-paying could add ~$730M incremental annual management fees (23% embedded growth); key risks include tariff uncertainty, interest rate volatility, and GCP integration costs

Business Overview

• • Global alternative asset manager with $622.5B AUM across Credit ($406.9B), Real Assets ($139.1B), Secondaries ($42.1B), and Private Equity ($25.3B)
• • GCP Acquisition (completed March 1, 2025) added logistics and digital infrastructure capabilities, expanding geographic presence into GLP's international markets
• • Record $113.2B gross new capital raised in 2025; $145.8B deployed, with Credit dominating at $111.1B deployed
• • AUM CAGR of 26% over 5 years, growing from $94.0B a decade ago; institutional relationships expanded from 1,090 in 2020 to 2,850 in 2025
• • SPAC investment converted into Kodiak AI (Nasdaq: KDK) in September 2025 after AAC II completed business combination with Kodiak Robotics

Risk Factors

• • FSOC non-bank SIFI designation risk under Dodd-Frank Act — if designated, triggers Federal Reserve capital, leverage, and stress-test requirements designed for banks
• • Direct lending AUM = 44% of total AUM as of Dec 31, 2025 — concentrated exposure to credit market downturns and rising regulatory scrutiny of private credit
• • ARCC management fees (including Part I Fees) comprise significant portion of total revenues — termination of advisory agreement requires only 60 days notice
• • $1,380M outstanding under Credit Facility plus $2,150M senior notes and $450M subordinated notes — SOFR-based facility exposes interest costs to short-rate increases
• • AI adoption by competitors, including low-cost algorithmic platforms, cited as direct competitive threat — new entrants may enter asset management using AI-native investment platforms

What are the latest ARES SEC filings in 2026?

Ares Management (ARES) has filed a 10-K annual report on February 25, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on May 8, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 31, 2026 with the SEC. SignalX tracks every new SEC EDGAR filing daily, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 insider transactions, with AI-powered summaries of key sections.

When did ARES file its most recent 10-K annual report?

Ares Management (ARES) filed its most recent 10-K annual report on February 25, 2026. The 10-K includes audited financial statements, business overview, risk factors, and management discussion, all available on SignalX with AI-generated summaries and XBRL financial data.

How do I view ARES 10-Q quarterly reports?

Ares Management (ARES)'s most recent 10-Q quarterly report was filed on May 8, 2026. SignalX displays every ARES 10-Q with AI-generated summaries of the MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) and Risk Factors sections, plus links to the original SEC EDGAR document.

What 8-K current reports has ARES filed recently?

Ares Management (ARES)'s most recent 8-K was filed on July 31, 2026. 8-K filings disclose material corporate events such as earnings releases, executive changes, mergers, and other significant developments. SignalX surfaces each 8-K with item-level summaries so you can quickly see what happened.

Where can I find ARES insider trading activity (Form 4)?

SignalX aggregates every ARES Form 4 insider transaction from SEC EDGAR. Form 4 reports show when officers, directors, and 10% shareholders buy or sell company stock, with transaction code, share count, and price per share.

How often does ARES file with the SEC?

Ares Management (ARES) files a 10-K annual report once per year (typically within 60 days of fiscal year-end) and 10-Q quarterly reports three times per year. 8-K current reports are filed as needed when material events occur, and Form 4 insider transaction reports are due within two business days of a trade. SignalX monitors SEC EDGAR daily to surface every new ARES filing with AI-powered analysis.

What is the difference between 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K SEC filings?

A 10-K is a comprehensive annual report with audited financials, business overview, and risk factors. A 10-Q is a shorter quarterly report with unaudited financials and management discussion. An 8-K is a current report filed when a material event occurs, such as earnings releases, executive changes, acquisitions, or other significant developments. SignalX provides AI-generated summaries for all three filing types for Ares Management (ARES).

What is ARES's SEC CIK number?

Ares Management (ARES)'s SEC CIK (Central Index Key) number is 1176948. The CIK is a unique identifier assigned by the SEC to every filing entity. You can use CIK 1176948 to look up all ARES filings on SEC EDGAR, or browse them here on SignalX with AI-powered analysis.

Where can I find ARES return on equity (ROE) and financial data?

SignalX extracts XBRL financial data from Ares Management (ARES) 10-K annual filings, including revenue, net income, gross profit, operating income, EPS, total assets, stockholders' equity, and operating cash flow. Return on equity (ROE) can be derived from net income divided by stockholders' equity. Multi-year financial trends are displayed in the Financial Summary table above.